Joy ๐ is a short, intense expression of satisfaction. Joy can appear when we have succeeded at something: a sports competition ๐โฝ๏ธ๐
, or an exam… We can also feel joy when we’ve overcome obstacles ๐ง๐ฝโ๏ธ, or taken risks, when we’re proud of ourselves ๐, or when we’re having fun ๐.
How joy feels
Joy is special because it can be expressed in very different ways: smiling ๐, laughing ๐, even tears ๐! Often to express our joy, we might feel like shouting, talking very fast… or singing ๐ถ๐ต!
Why joy is useful ๐๐ป๐
Joy is a powerful stress reliever! It releases tension and boosts our self-esteem. In addition, it can be passed on like a ball of energy that we pass to other people because we want to share it. Finally, joy can help us make decisions and act boldly and bravely… provided that we don’t get overenthusiastic and act without thinking!